Professional Communication & Early Career Development STPM

Marissa Hull

Marissa Adriana Hull (she/her) is a PhD candidate in History. Her research focuses on the intersections of gender and disability in the nineteenth-century United States. In her work, she centers d/Deaf women, highlighting their contributions to the creation of American Sign Language and the advent of deaf education in the United States. By combining methods from Critical Disability Studies and archival studies, Marissa challenges archival deficits and brings marginalized historical subjects to the forefront of Deaf history. As a mentor, Marissa hopes to guide and support incoming graduate students to help make the transition into a new academic journey a little easier.

Office hours: Please schedule a meeting with Marissa here! Her Calendly page is automatically updated with her current availability and will send you a unique Zoom link for the meeting. https://calendly.com/mhull005

Mental Health & Wellness Resources STPM

Marielys Burgos Meléndez

Marielys (she/her) is an Afro-Caribbean dancer, yoga practitioner, somatic educator, and wellness advocate from Boriké (Puerto Rico). She is a first-generation doctoral student pursuing a degree in Critical Dance Studies at UCR. She learned social dances on her native island and proudly acknowledges her mother as her first salsa teacher. At the age of 24, already holding a BA in Psychology and Sociology and working as a case manager providing services to victims/survivors of gender violence. Marielys began formal training in contemporary dance and made a drastic career change. She has studied diverse somatic movement education techniques and Yoga and Meditation approaches. She holds an M.A. in Dance Studies. Her wellness education includes certifications in Trauma Informed Yoga, Pre/Post Natal Yoga, Yin Yoga, and Hatha, Embodyoga®, Thai Bodywork, Wuo Tai, Contemplative Psychotherapy, Reiki, and Mindfulness, among others.

Office hours: Thursday, 10:30-11:30am

CIMER STPM

Kimberly (Kim) Diaz

Kim Diaz (she/her)is a doctoral candidate in the department for the Study of Religion. Her research focuses on muscular Christianity, a unique form of evangelical Christianity that emphasized the muscular male body near the end of the long nineteenth century, and its role during new imperialism. She loves being an educator and in her free time, Kim loves working on arts and crafts. 

Office hours: Mondays 3:00-4:00 PM,  https://ucr.zoom.us/j/4116687523